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Craftsman 315.216230 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 315.216230 Owner's Manual

24 in. 2 speed scroll saw
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Owner's Manual
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24 in. 2 speed SCROLL SAW
Model No.
315.216230
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A_, CAUTION:
Read and
follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructionsbefore
first use of this product.
Customer Help Line
1-800-932-3188
• Safety
• Features
• Adjustments
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-527
11-98
NRTL/C

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and • Features Operating Instructionsbefore • Adjustments first use of this product. • Operation • Maintenance Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 • Parts List Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-527 NRTL/C 11-98...

  • Page 2: Full One Year Warranty

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW If this CRAFTSMAN" Scroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge. Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
  • Page 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

  • Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make will operate propedy and perform its intended sure your extension cord is in good condition. function. Check for alignment of moving pads, When using an extension cord, be sure to use binding of moving pads, breakage of pads, saw one heavy enough to carry the current your stability, mounting and any other conditions that...
  • Page 5 BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL WARNING: When servicing use only identical ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product • BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING damage.
  • Page 6 EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong Your Sears Craftsman Scroll Saw is powered by a grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept precision built electric motor. It should be connected the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consider-...
  • Page 7 Ripping Bevel Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. A cutting operation made with the table at any angle other than 90" to the blade. Saw Blade Path The area directly in line -- over, under, behind, or in Crosscut front of the blade.

  • Page 8: Phillips Screwdriver

    The following tools (not included) are needed for adjustments and alignment: • Small Combination Square • Adjustable wrench • Phillips Screwddver SMALL COMBINATION SQUARE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER Fig. 2 The following labels are on the scroll saw with locations indicated. CRAFTSMAN ° 24.in. Scroll Saw 2.Speed...
  • Page 9 J _ WARNING / ADVERTENCIA • For your own safety, read Instruction manual before operating saw. • Wear aye protection. • install blade with tee_ pointing down toward table. • Keep fingers at safe distance from blade. • Never leave Scroll Saw work area with power "ON'. •...
  • Page 10 The outer (larger) knob, quick release knob, your Sears Craftsman scrgll saw. See Fi ure 4. is used to quickly set and release blade tension to facilitate blade changes.
  • Page 11 Allows easy return and fine adjustment of the zero aegree relationship between the table and the blade. Your Craftsman 24 in. scroll saw was fully assembled • Locate and mark the holes where scroll saw is to be mounted, at the factory.
  • Page 12 CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Fi ure 6. If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use.
  • Page 13 SETTING TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADE OR BEVEL CUTTING See Fi ure 8. See Fi ures 9 and 10. • Loosen the hold down foot lock knob and mo_b hold down rod aSS the way up. Tighten knob. A bevel Scale is provided under the work table as a convenient guide for setting the approximate table •...
  • Page 14 HEX BOLT. UPPER ZERO DEGREE STOPASSEMBLY • PI_ SAW TABLE HEXNUT PIN END_rHOLD DOWNFOOT_ BLADE Fig. 10 INSTALLING BLADES Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be Fig. 11 replaced frequently for best cutting results. Expect to break some blades while you learn to use and adjust To tension the blade, rotate the quick release your saw.
  • Page 15 Note: If the blade touches the hold down foot on either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted. • Loosen the foot adjusting knob. Sea Fi ure 13. TO ENGAGE TORELEASE • To center the hold down foot around the saw blade, slide the hold down foot to the side.
  • Page 16 • Blades wear faster: This scroll saw is designed to cut wood, wood compo- sition products, plastic, and nonferrous metals (alumi- • When cutting plywood and other laminates. num, brass, copper). • When cutting material thicker than 3/4 in. • When cutting hardwood. WARNING: The operation of any power tool •...
  • Page 17 INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING STACK CUTTING Gee Fi ure 16, See Fiure • One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can After becoming well acquainted with your saw through be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a practice and experience, you may wish to try stack board without breaking or cutting through the cutting.

  • Page 18: Choice Of Blade And Speed

    CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED Thescroll s awaccepts a widevariety ofbladewidths andthicknesses forcutting woodandotherfibrous materi- als.Yoursawuses5 inchlongblades ofeither t hepinendorthe plainendstyle.Thebladewidthandthickness andthenumber o fteethperinchtouse are determined by the type of material and the size of the radius being cut. A full selection of scroll saw blades are available through Sears Retail Stores. Note: As a general rule, always select narrow blades for intricate curve cutting, and wide blades for straight and large curve cutting.

  • Page 19: General Maintenance

    SLOT WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. & WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw.
  • Page 20 WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run. 1. Problem with ON-OFF switch, 1. Have wom parts replaced before using power cord, or outlet.
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216230 "_>"__ _..14 • I FIGURE A...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216230 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE Part Part Number Description Quan. Number Description Quan. 977123-001 977115-001 Table ............. Shaft Bushing ..........977160-001 Thrust Washer ..........977159-001 Table Insert ........... 977146-001 977166-001 Body .............. Spring Pin (M3 x 10) ........
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216230 FIGURE...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216230 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B Part Part Number Description Quan. Number Description Quan. 977164.001 977111-001 * Cap Screw (3/16-24 x 1") ......Balance Weight ..........977163-001 STD502502 * Screw (M3 x 8) ..........
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW- MODEL NO. 315.216230 FIGURE...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216230 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C Part Part Number Description Ouan. Number Description Ouan. 977124-001 Rocker (Lower) ..........977119-001 Tube .............. STD502505 * Set Screw (114-20 x I12 In.) ......4 977133-001 Knob ..............
  • Page 28 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME'"(1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1.800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces - 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect .